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Johnny Depp plays Scrooge in Ti West’s dark Dickens adaptation
Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol”, a dark reimagining of Charles Dickens’ festive classic starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge. Directed by horror filmmaker Ti West, it depicts Scrooge as an ill-tempered miser haunted by frightening Christmas spirits, and marks Depp’s first major Hollywood role since his highly publicised…
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Failed asylum seeker who raped a 14-year-old schoolgirl he met online says he shouldn’t be deported back to Egypt ‘because he’s bisexual’
A failed asylum seeker who was convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl he met online is reportedly resisting deportation to Egypt, arguing that returning him there would be unsafe because he is bisexual. The case highlights ongoing controversy over the use of asylum and human rights claims by foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes to…
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Shaking Up the Emmys By Moving Five Categories Out of the Telecast Might Not Work, But at Least the TV Academy Is Trying Something
The Television Academy has moved five Emmy categories from NBC’s 14 September primetime broadcast to the earlier ceremonies, in an effort to refresh a telecast facing pressure to remain relevant. The article argues that the change may not succeed, but says the Academy deserves credit for attempting a significant adjustment rather than preserving the format…
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All eyes on Qantas as thousands watch airline’s test for world’s longest non-stop route between Melbourne and Toulouse
Qantas has been conducting a widely watched test flight for what would become the world’s longest non-stop commercial route, connecting Melbourne in Australia with Toulouse in France. The trial has drawn significant public attention, with thousands reportedly tracking the flight’s progress, reflecting ongoing interest in ultra-long-haul aviation and the technical challenges of operating such extreme-distance…
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ICE arrests Southwest Airlines flight attendant in Nashville for overstaying visa since 2021
A flight attendant employed by Southwest Airlines has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Nashville, Tennessee, after authorities said she had overstayed her visa since 2021. The arrest forms part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration enforcement push, which has increasingly targeted visa overstays and undocumented individuals across a range of…
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Disney’s best time-travel show of the decade is making a comeback on streaming
The release of the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has prompted viewers to return to Loki, pushing the Disney Plus series up the streaming charts. Although Tom Hiddleston’s character appears only briefly in the trailer, the article argues that Loki’s role in the multiverse makes the programme important viewing ahead of the film and highlights…
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On Preview: Wuhu Island Is Back, Baby
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort revives Wuhu Island, the setting of 2009’s Wii Sports Resort, for a new collection of motion-controlled sports. In a hands-on preview at San Diego Comic Con, IGN found the return appealing and suggested the game may address concerns that 2022’s Nintendo Switch Sports launched with limited content. The new game will…
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Co-pilot becomes sick midair as crew illness reports emerge after overnight layover
A British Airways co-pilot fell ill during a flight from Hyderabad to London, with reports suggesting several crew members had also been affected following an overnight layover in the Indian city. The episode has drawn attention as part of a wider pattern of stomach illness reports linked to travel, raising questions about hygiene standards during…
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Hunt launched after lone woman ‘is sexually assaulted on train’
Police have launched a hunt for a suspect after a lone woman was reportedly sexually assaulted while travelling on a train. The incident has prompted an investigation, though the article provided contains no further details of the assault, such as when or where it took place, the identity of those involved, or the current status…
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Fears Labour’s five-per-cent hit on visitors will kill city’s tourism trade
Businesses in an unnamed UK city fear that a new five per cent visitor levy proposed by the Labour government could devastate its tourism industry. Hospitality and tourism operators warn that adding this charge on top of existing costs could deter visitors, reduce bookings and ultimately damage local jobs and revenue that depend heavily on…